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Family Piperaceae peppers
Common name: Litlit (Filipino); Javanese long pepper (English)
Local name: Kamara (Ilk.)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Crush fruits then mix with water. Child: 1/2 tsp. water. Adult/adolescent/aged: 4 fruits in 1/2 glass water.
Direction for use: Child: Drink as prepared 3x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Drink as prepared 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Espita; Fortunato (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Bulanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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